Black Diamond sewer upgrade
The Black Diamond Sewer Upgrade Project will increase capacity for 6 miles of regional sewer pipe in Black Diamond. The project will help us treat more wastewater to meet the needs of the growing Black Diamond community.
Project description
Upgrading the sewer pipe to meet Black Diamond's growth
The City of Black Diamond built the Black Diamond Trunk sewer pipe in 1992 with help from King County. Now the pipe is almost full. King County plans to upgrade it to serve the growing community.
We may repair the pipe, expand it, or add new pipes. The Black Diamond Trunk Sewer carries wastewater from the City of Black Diamond. The pipe runs north of the city between Black Diamond and Covington.
Project update
February 2026
Black Diamond Sewer Upgrade - Library Chats
Starting in March our Community Services team will be at the Covington and Black Diamond libraries twice a month. Visit us to ask questions and learn more about the project.
Dates and times below:
March 2026
- Friday, March 13
- Location: Covington Library
- Time: 11 am – 3 pm
- Friday, March 20
- Location: Black Diamond Library
- Time: 10 am – 2 pm
April 2026
- Saturday, April 11
- Location: Black Diamond Library
- Time: 12 – 4 pm
- Monday, April 13
- Location: Covington Library
- Time: 3 – 6 pm
May 2026
- Saturday, May 9
- Location: Covington Library
- Time: 11 am – 3 pm
- Tuesday, May 12
- Location: Black Diamond Library
- Time: 4 – 7 pm
Stay up to date
Sign up for project updates (email) to get the latest news and event information.
Interested in a project briefing for your community group?
We can meet with you to share updates and answer questions. Contact Annie Plumley at 206-263-3203 or BDSewerUpgrade@kingcounty.gov for more information.
Previous project updates
- Come see how WTD’s Sewer Superheroes keep pipes clean and flowing!.
- 6 miles of sewer upgrades: What we heard and what’s next, January 2025
- Lane closure on 224th Ave SE planned for December 11 and 12, December 2025
- Your voice matters: Share your thoughts on the Black Diamond Sewer Upgrade Project, July 2025
- Wetland sampling along the regional sewer pipeline planned for April 10 through April 15, April 9, 2025
- Traffic control and lane shifts along King County pipeline planned for February 19, February 14, 2025
- Exploratory surveys for an upcoming King County project starting in your area, August 2024
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